by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how NMC stacks up against peers offering marine transportation.
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NMC holds a strong position among schools offering marine transportation. In particular, it placed #10 out of 16 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern Michigan College conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in marine transportation.
Marine Transportation students who finish a bachelor’s at NMC report a median salary of $123,697 a year. This is higher than $44,669, the median for all majors at NMC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NMC, marine transportation students borrow a median amount of $26,542 in student loans. This is higher than $17,694, the typical median for all majors at NMC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,488 | $11,900 |
| Fees | $1,576 | $1,576 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 98% of marine transportation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 2% went to women.
The majority of marine transportation bachelor’s degree graduates at NMC were White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern Michigan College with a bachelor’s in marine transportation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marine transportation majors at Northwestern Michigan College.
This marine transportation program at NMC includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer | 41 |
NMC granted 41 completions in marine science/merchant marine officer in the most recent reporting year — 2% to women and 98% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.